Today marks my first day off of psychiatric medications in over four years.
Tag: therapy
It’s always Day 1
The Amazon.com management philosophy translates well to a framework for mental health wellness.
Lockdown
Shelter-in-place is reminding me of my early days as a new parent. Old ways of keeping score and measuring success don’t work anymore. It’s time for a change.
Breakthrough
After months of numbness, I recognized an emotion as I was feeling it. That’s a big deal.
Through a mirror darkly
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, noted leader in higher education and French literature scholar, gave an excellent talk at Rice University yesterday. It’s got me thinking about the “in camera” inspection I’m doing of myself.
Let’s talk about therapy
There are many misconceptions about psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Here’s a bit about my experience with therapy.
Depression as a signal
I’m coming to terms with the reality that my depression is not the result of brain chemistry alone.
The only baggage you can bring
We all carry things around with us, past hurts and slights, regrets and resentments, fears and hopes. As part of this process, I’m learning what I can leave behind.
Recovery update: Do-si-do your doctor
An update on my recovery from my long-term major depressive episode. Changing doctors, finding a new therapist, and trying to get #jerkbrain to stop telling me over and over again that I’m failing at getting better.
